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HomeMy WebLinkAboutORD 2001-12 - Employer-Paid DentalORDINANCE NO. AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF GEORGETOWN, TEXAS ("CITY") AMENDING PERSONNEL POLICY NO. 330 RELATING TO INSURANCE PROGRAMS FOR CITY EMPLOYEES; PROVIDING A REPEALING CLAUSE AND SEVERABILITY CLAUSE; AND SETTING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. WHEREAS, as part of the Fiscal Year 2000/2001 Annual Operating Plan of the City of Georgetown, the City Council allocated additional funds to be used for employee benefits; and WHEREAS, the City Council hereby finds it to be in the public's best interest to revise the City's Personnel Policy concerning insurance programs as provided herein for purposes of promoting employee retention and morale; and WHEREAS, the caption of this ordinance was printed in the Williamson County Sun on January 17, 2001, in compliance with the City Charter of the City of Georgetown. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GEORGETOWN, TEXAS, THAT: SECTION 1. The facts and recitations contained in the preamble of this ordinance are hereby found and declared to be true and correct, and are incorporated by reference herein and expressly made a part hereof, as if copied verbatim. The City Council hereby finds that this ordinance implements the following element(s) of the Century Plan Policy Plan and that the enactment of this ordinance is not inconsistent or in conflict with any other Century Plan Policies, as required by Section 2.03 of the Administrative Chapter the Policy Plan: ® Facilities and Services Focus End 13.02 — The City has a high level of employee satisfaction and retention. SECTION 2. The City Council of the City of Georgetown hereby amends No. 330 of its Personnel Policies & Procedures dated December 1, for City -paid dental insurance for full-time employees of the City of indicated on Exhibit "A" attached hereto and incorporated herein by Personnel Policy 1997 to provide Georgetown, as reference. SECTION 3. All ordinances and resolutions, or parts of ordinances and resolutions, in conflict with this Ordinance are hereby repealed, and are no longer of any force and effect. Ordinance No. Amendment to Personnel Policy No. 330 "Insurance Programs" Page 1 of 2 SECTION 4. If any provision of this ordinance or application thereof to any person or circumstance, shall be held invalid, such invalidity shall not affect the other provisions, or application thereof, of this ordinance which can be given effect without the invalid provision or application, and to this end the provisions of this ordinance are hereby declared to be severable. SECTION 5, The Mayor is hereby authorized to sign this ordinance and the City Secretary to attest. This Ordinance shall become effective and be in full force and effect immediately upon its passage in accordance with the provisions of the Charter of the City of Georgetown. PASSED AND APPROVED on First Reading on the r, day of January, 2001. PASSED AND APPROVED on Second Reading on the 13 'day of February, 2001. ATTEST: andra D. Lee, City APPROVED AS TO FORM: Marianne Landers Banks, City THE CITY OF GEORGETOWN By: Maryellen Kersch, Mayor Ordinance No. 4�2!!d% Amendment to Personnel Policy No. 330 "Insurance Programs" Page 2 of 2 Personnel Policies and Procedure I. II • rr� To maintain competitive benefits enhance employees' quality of life. SCOPE that will attract and retain quality employees; and to This policy applies to eligible employees of the City. POLICY The City, as it deems appropriate to maintain competitive benefits and enhance quality of life, may provide basic life, hospital, medical,a>t insurance to its full-time employees within budget limitation as set in the City s annual budget. Contact the Human Resources department for more information. A. Group Health Insurance. The City, as it deems appropriate and within budget limitations may provide basic life, hospital and medical insurance to its full-time employees. 1. Under the provisions of the Consolidated Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act of 1985 (COBRA) continuation coverage option of group health insurance coverage offered by the City is provided to eligible employees and their eligible dependents. The rights allowed under COBRA are defined in the City of Georgetown health insurance booklets and are also available through information provided by the Human Resources Department. Each new employee should receive an initial COBRA notification in his/her new employee packet. Employees are encouraged to seek out this information if they are unsure of their rights under this law. Insurance Programs Policy No. 330 Date: 02/13/01 Page 1 of 2 Personnel Policies and B. Group Insurance Plan Booklet. The Human Resources Department administers the group insurance plan, in accordance with the terms of the contract in effect, and shall render such assistance as is necessary to explain the operation and benefits of the plan to City employees. See City of Georgetown Group Insurance Plan Booklet for detailed information. The group insurance program may be revised from time to time by the City. Benefit provisions shall be those specified in the current contract of insurance and shall be outlined in brochures issued to each member of the group insurance plan. C. Social Security. Employees of the City are covered under the provisions of the Federal Old Age and Survivor's Insurance (Social Security) as expressed in the agreement between the Texas State Department of Public Welfare and The City of Georgetown dated February, 1955.. D. Unemployment Insurance. All employees of the City are covered Linder the Texas Unemployment Compensation Insurance program and the City pays this tax. This program provides payments for employees separated from work by the City for reasons other than gross misconduct. E. Workers' Compensation Insurance. Workers' Compensation benefits are applicable to on-the-job injuries and resulting disability for all City employees. Benefits will be in accordance with the provision of the Texas Employers' Liability and Workers' Compensation Insurance Law, and with special rules and requirements of the insurance carrier. The application and administration of this arrangement shall be handled by the Human Resources Department in accordance with operating and procedural rules issued by the City Manager. See INJURY LEAVE #314. Insurance Programs Policy No. 330 Date: 02/13/01 Page 2 of 2